Assault

In assaults, defendants are accused of violent physical or verbal assaults. The attacks may or may not result in injury, but the goal of the offender was to cause harm.

Special Prosecutor Named to look into Jussie Smollett Case

A judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate why the case against former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was abruptly dropped. More

August 29, 2019

Landon Terrel Will Not Be Retried in Elderly Neglect Case

The jury was hung on one charge, but Terrel agreed to waive his appellate rights so that the prosecution would agree not to prosecute. More

August 14, 2019

A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault by a Swedish court and was given a 'conditional sentence' for the conviction. More

August 14, 2019

Landon Terrel Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Facing a 1 to 20 year sentence, Landon Terrel is sentenced for Elderly Neglect against 91-year-old Adam Bennett. (8/2/19) More

August 2, 2019

GA v. Terrel: Timeline of the Alleged Attack

91-year-old victim, Adam Bennett, was allegedly beat to death by his caretaker at an assisted living facility. More

July 12, 2019

GA v. Terrel: Defendant Chooses Not to Testify in Court

Landon Terrel's decides not to testify in court, and a video re-enactment shows what allegedly happened to Adam Bennett. More

July 12, 2019

GA v. Terrel Update: Prosecution Rests

Julie Grant and Legal Correspondent Chanley Painter give an update on Landon Terrel, on trial on charges he assaulted an elderly patient. More

July 11, 2019

GA v. Terrel: Defendant Re-Enacts Incident With Victim

Defendant Landon Jean Pierre Terrel re-enacts the incident that allegedly resulted in the death of 91-year-old Adam Neil Bennett. More

July 11, 2019

Terrel’s Coworkers Testify Against Him

Two employees who worked with Landon Terrel describe finding the victim after he was allegedly beaten by the defendant. More

July 10, 2019

GA v. Terrel Prosecution Opening Statement

Senior Assistant District Attorney Jason Marbutt delivers the opening statement for the state as Landon Terrel stands trial. More

July 9, 2019

GA v. Terrel: Defense Opening Statement

Defense delivers its opening for Landon Terrel, who is charged with the murder of a 91-year-old patient at an assisted living facility. More

July 9, 2019

Jussie Smollett Wears Noose in Video Released by Chicago Police

CPD released video and hundreds of files from Jussie Smollett's investigation after the actor was charged with lying to police. More

June 26, 2019